New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open flat on Monday after five consecutive sessions of losses amid weak global cues. Renewed concerns over US tariffs, relentless foreign capital outflow and caution ahead of the Q2 results season are likely to keep investor sentiment weak.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a flat start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 25,796 level, a premium of nearly 8 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Friday, the Indian stock market extended losses for the fifth straight session and ended sharply lower.

The Sensex crashed 604.72 points, or 0.72%, to close at 83,576.24, while the Nifty 50 settled ...